tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223273752008-08-29T21:16:01.456-07:00Mesothelioma is a specific and deadly type of lung cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. This Mesothelioma Blog was created to provide a single source to locate information on mesothelioma medical and legal resources for patients, families, and friends in need. We hope that our mesothelioma search engine can provide what you need, but if not we are always ready to help if we can.(hrisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-84253166088509135792008-08-29T21:17:00.000-07:002008-08-29T21:15:25.068-07:00

John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Grant to Study Long-term Health Effects of Traumatic Brain InjuriesResearch Will Focus on Relationship of Concussion, Pituitary Hormonal Failure and Quality of Life in Retired National Football League PlayersSANTA MONICA, Calif.-- July 02, 2008--The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center announced today that it has received a grant

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LegalView Recounts the Results of a Recent Mesothelioma Study That Reported High Survival Rates Among Patients Taking New TreatmentLegalView reported the results of an Italian study to its mesothelioma blog readers; the results detailed a positive outcome and increased survival rate for elderly pleural mesothelioma victims. The study, recently published in a British medical journal, used a

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LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from IndustryLegalView informed mesothelioma blog readers of an potentially troubling request by automotive, chemical and mining industries' paid researchers to "water down" asbestos regulations. The industry-hired scientists argued that asbestos is no longer as dangerous, even

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-78890018816909773532008-08-06T21:34:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:33:04.120-07:00

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of a Predicted Increase in Female Mesothelioma VictimsLegalView updated readers to an alarming prediction by researchers who said the number of female mesothelioma victims may increase within the next few years. Researchers said that asbestos in hair dryers that were previously unregulated may be the cause.Denver, CO - July 21, 2008 -- LegalView,

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LegalView Reports About the Government's Rejection of a Monetary Request to Clean up An Asbestos-Tainted Site LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog to include news of the government denying federal funds to an area in Arkansas that was left tainted with asbestos after nearly 150 World War II structures were destroyed in a fire. The government rejected the requests from the town of Chaffee

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-78593564051523092622008-07-27T10:51:00.000-07:002008-07-27T10:50:01.528-07:00

Onyx and Breezy Foundation Funds Follow-up Care in Revolutionary Cancer Vaccine Study The Onyx & Breezy Foundation recently funded after-care for dogs engaged in a revolutionary research study to develop a cancer vaccine that may be given to both humans and animals when successful. The study is being conducted at The Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, a small animal teaching hospital

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-35408559221128674652008-07-09T08:32:00.000-07:002008-07-09T08:31:01.720-07:00

LegalView Expands Baxter Heparin Information Portal to Include Information on an Additional Heparin Recall LegalView updated its Baxter Heparin information portal to add information on the most recent recall of the blood-thinning drug. Heparin, which is used to control blood during surgical procedures, was recently discovered to have a Heparin-like contaminant that sickened many and caused

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-39810418012707733362008-07-06T19:13:00.000-07:002008-07-06T19:12:03.484-07:00

LegalView Releases News on Asbestos Contaminated Housing Project Where Crews Hid Asbestos Leak with Dirt LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog about an asbestos contamination that occurred in Miami during the construction of an affordable housing project. The project, now likely to cost five times the original estimate, was contaminated after crews clearing the area hid an asbestos

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-75654465921548644602008-07-01T10:42:00.000-07:002008-07-01T10:46:40.655-07:00

Sterilisation and Disinfectant Markets in Europe Enjoy Mixed Fortunes LONDON-- July 01, 2008 --The sterilisation and disinfectant market in Europe has been witnessing slow growth as hospitals try to tackle alarmingly high infection rates resulting from inadequately decontaminated patient care equipment. However, the market is mature and saturated, offering little scope for technological

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-88729072110731956252008-06-28T19:14:00.001-07:002008-06-28T19:14:02.473-07:00

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Supports Florida's New Patient Safety SolutionThe Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the leading national program that has certified more than 300,000 pharmacy technicians, supports and congratulates the Florida House of Representatives and Governor Charlie Crist for passing legislation requiring new standards for pharmacy

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InterventionTreatment.com Launches Suboxone Treatment ProgramLOS ANGELES-- June 27, 2008 --Intervention Treatment announced today that it has launched a suboxone treatment program. The program will be used to increase Intervention Treatment's Global mission of providing Intervention and Treatment resources to those affected by alcohol and drug addiction. According to Dr. Jason Schiffman,

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-87347918257970015652008-06-18T13:05:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:04:39.637-07:00

Dairyland Healthcare Solutions' Physician Practice Documentation Receives 2007 CCHIT CertificationSoftware Complies with 100 Percent of Updated 2007 Certification CriteriaGLENWOOD, Minn.-- June 18, 2008 --The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) today announced that Dairyland Healthcare Solutions' Physician Practice Documentation (PPD), Version 9.0.0 is

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Mesothelioma Victims And All Victims of Asbestos Exposure Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First For Free Honest Advise & HelpWhy should victims of mesothelioma or their families call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First? According to Americas Watchdog, "its pretty simple, we will tell them the truth about treatment options, lawyers, Social Security, and everything else they

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Mesothelioma Victims Should Call Americas Watchdog's Mesothelioma Victims Center If you are a victim of Mesothelioma or a family member friend of a victim Americas Watchdog is there for you. Americas Watchdog has created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a free service to victims or family members of victims, of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-33788080343353448162008-05-21T13:05:00.000-07:002008-05-21T13:04:58.027-07:00

LegalView Mesothelioma Blog Reports on Whistleblower Who Was Allegedly Fired for Reporting Improper Asbestos Cleanup to Authorities LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma blog to include reports of a whistleblower being fired after he reported improper asbestos cleanup. The worker who refused to sign off on the demolition of the school was dismissed from his job duties permanently after

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Mesothelioma Victims Center to Assist All Victims of Mesothelioma Americas Watchdog has created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a free service to victims or family members of victims, of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there was literally nothing close to this type of service in the United States and

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-28671313865964434242008-05-13T10:08:00.001-07:002008-05-13T10:08:41.094-07:00

`Early Warning' for Oral Cancer Now Covered under UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits Dental PlansCoverage Applies to New Screening Test Used by DentistsGOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.-- May 13, 2008 --UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits now provides coverage under all of its insured dental plans for a new oral cancer screening test for potential abnormalities inside the mouth, including premalignant

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LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog Readers with News of South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-65909298528379349152008-05-05T15:41:00.001-07:002008-05-05T15:41:28.478-07:00

Results of Brodmann Area 25 Deep Brain Stimulation Pilot Study Offer Hope for Patients with Severe DepressionStudy findings presented today at American Psychiatric Association Annual MeetingST. PAUL, Minn.-- May 05, 2008 --St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) today announced pilot study results from the first multi-center study investigating deep brain stimulation (DBS) of Brodmann Area 25 for

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-10112791791104405222008-05-01T19:57:00.001-07:002008-05-01T19:57:32.544-07:00

3M Collaborates with Infectious Disease Research Institute on Vaccine AdjuvantsST. PAUL, Minn.-- May 01, 2008 --3M Drug Delivery Systems announces the signing of a non-exclusive license agreement with the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) in support of vaccine research for humanitarian efforts in developing countries. Under the agreement, 3M will donate its patented toll-like

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-27911630486688317992008-04-23T14:20:00.001-07:002008-04-23T14:20:55.927-07:00

The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Findings Reported at Global Cancer Conference Require New Ways to Evaluate Treatments: Survival and Longer Term Disease Control Take Precedence over Short Term Response to Treatment Findings from a multi-center clinical trial sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and led by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) demonstrated that

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Cancer Organizations Spread Major Myths About Cancer Organizations designated to disseminate accurate information about cancer actually spread most of the modern myths surrounding this disease, says Bill Sardi, author of the book You Don't Have To Be Afraid Of Cancer Anymore ( www.thecancerbook.com ). October 15, 2007 -- Cancer information bureaus claim cancer is not contagious, surgery

(hrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327375.post-1629220470698561412008-03-27T23:04:00.000-07:002008-03-27T23:01:42.561-07:00

Mayor to Declare April 1 Asbestos Awareness Day in Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright will sign a proclamation declaring April 1 as Asbestos Awareness Day in Montgomery in a ceremony at his office Friday, March 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. Montgomery, Ala.  - March 25, 2008 -- Mayor Bobby Bright will sign a proclamation declaring April 1 as Asbestos Awareness Day in Montgomery in a ceremony at his office

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Mesothelioma Lawyers in New Jersey Announce $30.3 Million Jury Verdict Believed to Be the State's Largest Mesothelioma lawsuit; family members' 'take home' asbestos fibers and 50-year-old victim's own college summer employment at GM facilities in Bloomfield and Englewood, New Jersey caused cancer that killed rising-star advertising executive, according to mesothelioma lawyers Levy Phillips

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Walgreens Awarded Exclusive Contract as Specialty Pharmacy Provider to Prime TherapeuticsContract provides service to specialty pharmacy users among 20 million health plan membersDEERFIELD, Ill.-- Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (NASDAQ:WAG) will be the exclusive specialty pharmacy provider for Prime Therapeutics under a new, multi-year contract the companies have signed. Walgreens will provide the

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